Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

Updated: 21 Aug 2025 • 288 episodes
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Hopestream is the defacto resource for parents who have a teen or young adult child who's misusing drugs or alcohol, hosted by Brenda Zane. Brenda is a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach, CRAFT-trained Parent Coach, and mom of a son who nearly lost his life to addiction. Guests include addiction, prevention, and treatment experts, family members impacted by their loved one's substance use, and wellness and self-care specialists. You'll also hear heartfelt messages from me, your host. It's a safe, nurturing respite from the chaos and confusion you live with. We gather in our private communities between the episodes in The Stream community for moms. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/.

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ABOUT THE EPISODE: It’s the season parents often dream of - their high school senior has successfully walked the stage and they’re now packing the family car to make the ceremonial drive to the four-year university their family goes to. They’ll do Parent Weekend, buy the sweatshirt and bumper sticker and wave their chi

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this summer "from the vault" episode I"m resharing an impactful interview with Dr. Mark McConville, a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescents and young adults. We discuss:Strategies for parents to transition from directive parenting into a consultant roleHow to offer wisdom while allow

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: A fresh new, "from-the-vault" episode that is as relevant today as it was in 2022! Navigating life with a young person who’s misusing substances and struggling with mental health can feel like a ride in a very stormy sea. Parents need to be well-equipped for the journey, but often aren’t sure what

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this "from the vault" episode of Hopestream (originally episode #100), I share my journey since launching the podcast in January 2020 and curated the top 11 learnings and insights I gleaned from my incredible guests. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, this is the episode for you. I dive de

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Need a way to better navigate even the most challenging conversations?  Over time, I"ve learned that making a request of someone can go south quickly when you don"t know how to set it up properly. In this "from-the-vault" episode from my 2021 archives (perfect for our summer slowdown while I rechar

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ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you"re parenting a young person struggling with substance use and mental health.  I emphasize the importance of asking questions instead

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